This is a blog for the order
Anseriformes, which includes the waterfowl:
ducks, geese, swans, screamers of South America, and the strange Magpie Goose of Australia .
Ducks, geese and swans (Anatidae) are a diverse group of mostly aquatic birds that can swim, float and some can dive in water. They have a dense coat of waterproof feathers and webbed feet. Anatids are mainly herbivores, yet one group, Mergansers, are piscivorous. Some Anatids have been domesticated for agriculture, while others are hunted for recreation and food.
Regional Distribution in Eastern North America
There is
1 family:
Anatidae (ducks, geese and swans) with 46 species contained in 17 genera.
Photos
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A male Mallard Duck displaying his blue speculum .
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| A pair of Wood Ducks. |
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| A Mute Swan landing on water. |
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| A Canada Goose in flight. |
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| Common Merganser chasing a fish underwater |
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